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▰ Charles Michael Speas

Died December 01, … More Information
Charles Michael Speas, age 53 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully December 1, 1998.
Obituary published: December 02, 1998 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Charles Julius Speas

Died December 31, … More Information
Charles Julius Speas, of King, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 31, 1998. Charles was 82.
Obituary published: January 01, 1999 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Charles Julius Speas

Died December 30, … More Information
Charles Julius Speas, of King, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 30, 1998. Charles was 82.
Obituary published: December 31, 1998 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Betty (Hauser) Speas

Died November 18, … More Information
Betty (Hauser) Speas, of Tobaccoville, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 18, 2009. Betty was 78.
Obituary published: November 19, 2009 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Bernice (Bangle) Speas

Died April 25, … More Information
Bernice (Bangle) Speas, of Yadkinville, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on April 25, 2004. Bernice was 81.
Obituary published: April 26, 2004 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Amos Edison Sr Speas

Died January 01, … More Information
Amos Edison Sr Speas died unexpectedly on January 1, 1999 at the age of 74 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Obituary published: January 02, 1999 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Amos Edison Sr Speas

Died December 31, … More Information
Amos Edison Sr Speas, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home December 31, 1998. Amos was 74.
Obituary published: January 01, 1999 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Alice Pauline (Doub) Speas

Died December 01, … More Information
On December 1, 1998, Alice Pauline (Doub) Speas, 88 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: December 02, 1998 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Alice (Sprinkle) Speas

Died November 19, … More Information
On November 19, 1997, Alice (Sprinkle) Speas, 90 of Tobaccoville, North Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: November 20, 1997 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Abron Virgil Speas

Died August 15, … More Information
Abron Virgil Speas, age 77 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2004.
Obituary published: August 16, 2004 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Dorothy Lee Spears-Benton

Died June 10, … More Information
Dorothy Lee Spears-Benton, born January 20, 1927 joined the Lord June 10, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dorothy was 88.

▰ Zora V Spears

Died May 19, … More Information
Zora V Spears, born January 25, 1931 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master May 19, 2010 in Lenoir, North Carolina. Zora was 79.

▰ Willie Spears

Died March 26, … More Information
Willie Spears, born May 18, 1923 died March 26, 2012 in Greensboro, North Carolina. WILLIE was 88.

▰ Willie Spears

Died March 26, … More Information
Willie Spears, born May 18, 1923 entered Heaven's gates on March 26, 2012 in Greensboro, North Carolina. WILLIE was 88.

▰ Wendy Carol Spears

Died April 17, … More Information
Wendy Carol Spears, born November 4, 1963 entered into eternal rest April 17, 2017 in North Carolina. Wendy was 53.

▰ Walter Steven Spears

Died June 18, … More Information
Walter Steven Spears, of North Carolina, born in Tennessee, died on June 18, 2007. Walter was 52.
Obituary published: June 19, 2007 in "Knoxville N-S (TN)"

▰ Wade Hampton Jr Spears

Died January 09, … More Information
Wade Hampton Jr Spears, of Pineville, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday January 9, 2002. Wade was 76.
Obituary published: January 10, 2002 in "Daily Tribune"

▰ Wade Spears

Died January 08, … More Information
Wade Spears passed away January 8, 2002 in Pineville, North Carolina.
Obituary published: January 09, 2002 in "Salisbury P"

▰ Wade Spears

Died January 08, … More Information
Wade Spears passed away January 8, 2002 in Pineville, North Carolina.
Obituary published: January 09, 2002 in "Daily Herald (UT)"

▰ Virginia Greene Logsdon Spears

Died September 25, … More Information
Virginia Greene Logsdon Spears, born August 23, 1925 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her September 25, 2016 in North Carolina. Virginia was 91. Tags: #Watauga #Turner #Dulce #Greene #Jacob #Bobby #Viola #Velma #Gary #Mitzie #Lenoir #Kevin #Linda #Granite #Sherry #Spears #Wilmington #David #Barbara #Morganton #Vandella #Service #Union #Baptist #Reverend #Craven #Woodlawn #Gardens #Serving #Deacons #Cannon #Neal #Project #Road
Obituary: Virginia Greene Logsdon Spears, 91 of Hudson, was called to her Heavenly home on , 25, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative in Hudson.

Mrs. Spears was born 23, 1925 in Watauga to the late Turner Greene and Dulce Younce Greene.

Mrs. Spears was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid bird watcher, she especially enjoyed the hummingbirds. Virginia also had a great love for flowers of all kinds and truly enjoyed growing her flowers.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Spears, a brother; Bobby Greene, sisters; Viola Greene and Velma Phelps.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons; Gary Logsdon and wife Mitzie of Lenoir, Kevin Spears and wife Linda of Granite Falls, daughter; Sherry Lynn Spears of Wilmington, brother; David Greene and wife Barbara of Morganton; a sister, Vandella Adams of Lenoir, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

Also left to cherish her memory are numerous nieces, nephews and other family members whom she loved.

A Service to honor Mrs. Spears will be held on , 28, 2016 at Union Grove Baptist Church at 4:00 pm with Reverend Sam Craven officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Lenoir.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church, from 3:00pm pm until 4:00 pm.

Serving as pallbearers will be Deacons of Union Grove Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Rex Cannon and Neal Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to Union Grove Baptist Church, Project Faith at 1808 Union Grove Road Lenoir, NC 28645.

Online condolences may be placed at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com

▰ Virginia Greene Logsdon Spears

Died September 25, … More Information
Virginia Greene Logsdon Spears, born August 23, 1925 departed this life Sunday September 25, 2016 in Lenoir, North Carolina. Virginia was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Ginger Greene, Shelia Townsend Lambine, Joyce Estes, Katey Breen, David Greene, Ron Hughes, Amanda Collins

▰ Violet Elizabeth (Alt) Spears

Died October 02, … More Information
Violet Elizabeth (Alt) Spears, age 94 of North Carolina, born in Celina, Ohio, joined the Lord October 2, 2010.
Obituary published: October 03, 2010 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Vernie (Church) Spears

Died March 01, … More Information
Vernie (Church) Spears, 90 of Welcome, North Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, March 1, 2002.
Obituary published: March 02, 2002 in "Salisbury P"

▰ Svea E (Nylund) Spears

Died September 05, … More Information
Svea E (Nylund) Spears, of North Carolina, born in Chisolm, Minnesota, entered Heaven's gates on September 5, 2007. Svea was 88.
Obituary published: September 06, 2007 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Svea E (Nylund) Spears

Died September 03, … More Information
Svea E (Nylund) Spears, age 88 of North Carolina, born in Minnesota, passed away peacefully September 3, 2007.
Obituary published: September 04, 2007 in "Flint Journal (MI)"

▰ Silas B Spears

Died September 01, … More Information
Silas B Spears, age 108 of North Carolina, born in Marlboro Co, South Carolina, passed from this life on September 1, 2001.
Obituary published: September 02, 2001 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Sherry Woody Woody Spears

Died May 29, … More Information
Sherry Woody Woody Spears, born September 18, 1963 passed from this life on May 29, 2016 in Morganton, North Carolina. Sherry was 52.

▰ Seva E (Nylund) Spears

Died September 01, … More Information
Seva E (Nylund) Spears, of North Carolina, born in CHISOLM, Minnesota, entered Heaven's gates on September 1, 2007. Seva was 88.
Obituary published: September 02, 2007 in "York SD (PA)"

▰ Ruby Inez Setzer Spears

Died November 17, … More Information
Ruby Inez Setzer Spears, born November 3, 1929 departed this life Sunday November 17, 2010 in Cary, North Carolina. Ruby was 81. Tags: #Thomas #Spears #Sandra #Riggins #Frank #Jeff #Desiree #Rolinka #Bennett #Michael #Lisa #Devlin #Sherry #Jamie #Jones #Scott #Raleigh #Park #Chapel #Hospice #Wake
Obituary: Heaven became a better place on 17, 2010 when our beloved mother, Ruby Inez Setzer Spears, left this world to join her husband.

Ruby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bennett Spears, Sr.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Sandra Bennett Riggins and her husband, Frank; Jeff Brown; Desiree Smith; Rolinka Spears Bennett and her husband, Michael; Thomas Bennett Spears, Jr. and his wife, Lisa; Devlin Lance Spears and his wife, Sherry; Jamie Spears Jones and her husband, Scott. She was blessed with 13 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Among her many passions were golf, traveling and playing cards. Ruby lived life to the fullest and loved cooking for family and friends. She was a very giving and caring person for all those in need. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of life service will be held 3:00 p.m. , 21, 2010 at Raleigh Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The family will receive friends 2:30-3:00 p.m. prior to the service in the mausoleum chapel.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake , 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Condolences may be sent to www.mitchellatrmp.com

▰ Ronnie Dale Spears

Died March 08, … More Information
Ronnie Dale Spears, born October 26, 1950 entered into eternal rest March 8, 2012 in Thomasville, North Carolina. Ronnie was 61.
Family members and close friends: , Sandy Pope, Scotty Joddie & Tabby Spears, Penny Warren, Kathy Spears Sharp, Chris Brock, Rev.roger Watts

▰ Robert Leroy Spears

Died April 24, … More Information
Robert Leroy Spears, of Kinston, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest April 24, 2019. Robert was 86.
Obituary published: April 25, 2019 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Robert Horace Spears

Died May 06, … More Information
Robert Horace Spears, of Stedman, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2002. Robert was 70.
Obituary published: May 07, 2002 in "Daily Tribune"

▰ Rhonda Marie (Jeffords) Spears

Died June 14, … More Information
Rhonda Marie (Jeffords) Spears, of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on June 14, 2006. Rhonda was 27.
Obituary published: June 15, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Reverend Dr R Wright Spears

Died February 10, … More Information
Reverend Dr R Wright Spears, born October 20, 1912 departed this life Sunday February 10, 2015 in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Reverend was 102. Tags: #Waynesville #Columbia
Obituary: Lake Junaluska, Reverend Dr. Robert Wright Spears, age 102, passed away on , , 10, 2015 at Silver Bluff . Memorial services will be planned in Waynesville, NC and Columbia, SC at a date to be determined.

▰ Rettie (Leonard) Spears

Died August 28, … More Information
Rettie (Leonard) Spears, age 91 of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully August 28, 2006.
Obituary published: August 29, 2006 in "Salisbury P"

▰ Ray M Spears

Died May 31, … More Information
Ray M Spears, age 83 of Greenville, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next May 31, 2002.
Obituary published: June 01, 2002 in "Spartanburg H-J (SC)"

▰ Rachel (Howard)[Neel] Spears

Died November 16, … More Information
Rachel (Howard)[Neel] Spears died unexpectedly on November 16, 2006 at the age of 96 in Statesville, North Carolina.
Obituary published: November 17, 2006 in "Statesville L"

▰ Rachel (Howard)[Neel] Spears

Died November 15, … More Information
Rachel (Howard)[Neel] Spears, of Statesville, North Carolina, entered eternal life November 15, 2006. Rachel was 96.
Obituary published: November 16, 2006 in "Statesville L"

▰ R Wright Spears

Died February 10, … More Information
R Wright Spears, born October 20, 1912 entered eternal life February 10, 2015 in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Spears was 102. Tags: #Wright #Silver #Canton #North #Clio #South #Charles #Mary #Smith #Beta #Wofford #Duke #School #Alumnus #United #Conference #Columbia #Baker #Baldwin #Kansas #Ruby #Youth #Trinity #Bamberg #Manning #Charleston #Central #Florence #General #Southeastern #Education #University #Jurisdiction #Lake #Board #Trustees #Church #Christian #Concerns #Council #Department #Social #Spears #Haywood #Campaign #Ministry #Postal #Alzheimers #Walk #Annual #Golf #Junaluska #Dean #Memorial #Washington #Anatomical #Journey #Unity #Spirit #Change #Brockwell #Nancy #Rowden #Lynn #Steve #Larry #Robert #Michelle #Deborah #Daniel #Nicole #Eric #Madeleine #Grace #Caroline #Megan #Xavier #Savannah #Samuel #Makayla #First #Methodist #Waynesville #Reverend #Young #Thompson #Drive #Retreat #Shamrock #Charlotte #Memory
Obituary: A child once called out, Here comes Reverend Right Spirit. Reverend Dr. Robert Wright Spears, age 102, passed away on , 10, 2015 at Silver Bluff in Canton, North Carolina. He was born on 20, 1912 in Clio, South Carolina, son of the late Charles Otho and Mary Jane Wright Spears. He was married on 24, 1935 to Mary Blue Smith Spears who preceded him in death on 31, 1993. Dr. Spears earned his B.A. Degree (Phi Beta Kappa) from Wofford in 1933 and his B.D. Degree from Duke Divinity School in 1936 and was the 1996 Duke Divinity School Distinguished Alumnus. Dr. Spears was a United Methodist minister who was licensed to preach on 15, 1930; admitted into the South Carolina Conference in full connection on 11, 1937; and ordained elder on 12, 1939. He received honorary doctorates from Wofford , Columbia of South Carolina, and Baker University of Baldwin City, Kansas. He was also a pastor and college president in South Carolina. His pastoral appointments were: Ruby Charge; Conference Director of Youth Ministry; Trinity, Bamberg; Manning; Trinity, Charleston and Central, Florence. From 1951–77, he was president of United Methodist related Columbia of South Carolina. A college for women, Columbia adopted a racially inclusive admissions policy in 1966. Dr. Spears was five times a delegate to his churchs General Conference and six times to its Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference. In the denomination, he served on the General Board of Education and the University Senate. In the Jurisdiction, he was president of the Lake Junaluska Board of Trustees. His annual conference services included chairing the Board of Church Extension and the Board of Christian Social Concerns. Ecumenically in South Carolina, he was president of the Christian Action Council. He was also a member of the board of the South Carolina Department of Social Services. The Spears retired to Lake Junaluska, North Carolina in 1977 and Dr. Spears was active in the church and community to the close of his life. He and a colleague led the rejuvenation of the Haywood United Way Campaign. He provided direction for a food drive for Haywood Christian Ministry. He coordinated establishment of an annual canned goods food collection by the US Postal Service carriers. He helped establish a support group for persons affected by HIV/AIDS. He was using his influence to promote full acceptance of persons of same sex orientation. Responding to Mary Blues struggles with Alzheimers disease, he organized the Haywood Alzheimers Memory Walk and was the primary force behind the Annual Alzheimers Golf Tournament. He also served as a volunteer chaplain at Silver Bluff. His latest initiative was the now Annual Lake Junaluska Peace Conference, which brings national and international scholars and activists to our community. Earlier on, he was Dean of Lake Junaluskas Memorial Chapel, interim pastor of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Columbia, South Carolina and interim president of Baker University. Dr. Spears gave his body to the Anatomical Program of Duke Medical School. He authored two works: Journey Toward Unity: The Christian Action Council, 1933––1983 and One in the Spirit: Ministry for Change in South Carolina (1997). Dr. Spears is survived by his daughters, Mary Ann Brockwell (Charles) and Nancy Lynn Rowden; five grandchildren, Lynn Brockwell- y (Michael), Steve Brockwell (Ellen), Larry Percival (Marcie), Robert Percival (Michelle) and Ray Rowden; twelve great-grandchildren, Michelle and Deborah y, Daniel, Nicole and Eric Brockwell, Madeleine, Grace and Caroline Percival, Megan and Xavier Forrest and Savannah and Samuel Rowden; and one great-great-grandchild, Makayla Grant. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on , 10, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church of Waynesville with Reverend Sanford L. Giles Jr., Reverend Garland Young and Reverend George Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Donations may be made to Columbia , 1301 Columbia Drive, Columbia, SC 29203; Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat , P.O. Box 67, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; or the Alzheimers Association, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215 (marked for Haywood Memory Walk). Keep smiling! was a motto Wright learned from his father and it marked his approach to life and people. In family prayer recently, he petitioned God to grant us love and good will and a bright spirit. See www.honoringdrspears.com.

▰ Quincy Jr Spears

Died May 27, … More Information
Quincy Jr Spears, age 77 of New Bern, North Carolina, passed from this life on May 27, 2014.
Obituary published: May 28, 2014 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Pauline (Spicer) Spears

Died February 06, … More Information
Pauline (Spicer) Spears, of Hickory, North Carolina, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home February 6, 2002. Pauline was 64.
Obituary published: February 07, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Odessa Guy Spears

Died January 22, … More Information
Odessa Guy Spears went into the presence of the Lord on January 22, 2003 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Obituary published: January 23, 2003 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Mrs Wanda Spears

Died May 10, … More Information
Mrs Wanda Spears, born November 27, 1956 entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 10, 2017 in North Carolina. Mrs was 60. Tags: #North
Obituary: Mrs. Spears was born on 27, 1956 and passed away on , May 10, 2017. Mrs. Spears was a resident of North Carolina at the time of passing.

▰ Mrs Judy Spears

Died January 07, … More Information
Mrs Judy Spears, born May 16, 1956 entered eternal life January 7, 2017 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Mrs was 60.

▰ Mrs Joyce M Spears

Died April 13, … More Information
Mrs Joyce M Spears, born November 29, 1931 died on April 13, 2016 in West Point, North Carolina. Mrs was 84.

▰ Mrs Arlee Byers Spears

Died September 27, … More Information
Mrs Arlee Byers Spears, born March 19, 1937 passed from this life on September 27, 2015 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Mrs was 78. Tags: #North
Obituary: Mrs. Spears was born on 19, 1937 and passed away on , 27, 2015. Mrs. Spears was a resident of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina at the time of passing. Mrs. Spears was married to Sam.

▰ Mr Kenneth Dwayne Spears

Died June 10, … More Information
Mr Kenneth Dwayne Spears, born January 2, 1967 joined the Lord June 10, 2017 in North Carolina. Mr was 50. Tags: #North
Obituary: Mr. Spears was born on 2, 1967 and passed away on , 10, 2017. Mr. Spears was a resident of North Carolina at the time of passing.

▰ Mr Charles Brian Spears

Died July 29, … More Information
Mr Charles Brian Spears, born September 7, 1971 entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 29, 2016 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Mr was 44.

▰ Mr Thero Gilbert Spears

Died April 17, … More Information
Mr Thero Gilbert Spears passed away April 17, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tags: #Charlotte #North
Obituary: Mr. Spears passed away on , 17, 2016. Mr. Spears was a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina at the time of passing.

▰ Mr Johnny Spears

Died April 13, … More Information
Mr Johnny Spears went into the presence of the Lord on April 13, 2016 in High Point, North Carolina.
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